Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Antimicrobials

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Highly Specialist Pharmacist specialized in antimicrobials to join the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Team. This role involves delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy antimicrobial stewardship service, supporting the local clinical pharmacy service, and building effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant MSc and extensive hospital pharmacy experience. Salary ranges from £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist.
• Vocational MSc in Pharmacy Post‑graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high‑quality, patient‑focused clinical pharmacy antimicrobial stewardship service.
• Support the clinical pharmacy service at North Manchester General Hospital.
• Build effective relationships with clinical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills

Assertive leadership and initiative

Good oral and written communication

Advanced clinical reasoning and judgement

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Pharmacy

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Highly Specialist Pharmacist – Antimicrobials

Closing date: 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Team (AMSPT) at North Manchester General Hospital Site of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. In this dynamic role you will collaborate with the Antimicrobial Pharmacist, multidisciplinary infection team and wider AMS clinical team to shape and deliver the Trust's patient‑centred antimicrobial stewardship agenda.

Main duties

• Deliver a high‑quality, patient‑focused clinical pharmacy antimicrobial stewardship service.
• Build effective relationships with clinical teams and stakeholders, promoting safe, responsible and cost‑effective prescribing of antimicrobials to optimise outcomes, reduce adverse reactions and medication errors, and limit antibiotic resistance across MFT.
• Support the clinical pharmacy service at North Manchester General Hospital in addition to stewardship responsibilities.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a large, specialist health‑care provider with over 30,000 staff and a 30‑year track record of delivering exceptional care to more than 1 million people annually. Our Oxford Road Campus is one of the largest health‑academic campuses in Europe and we are committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Job responsibilities & expectations

Refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for specific duties, required skills and experience.

Diversity Matters

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
• Vocational MSc in Pharmacy Post‑graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• One year pre‑registration training
• Successful completion of pre‑registration examination (or equivalent)
• Member of National / International Specialist Organisation in area of responsibility
• Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role
• Specialist hospital pharmacy services experience or experience in the area of responsibility
• Expert clinical knowledge and skills
• Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of antimicrobial stewardship
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in delivering training and education
• Evidence of conducting clinical audit
• Enthusiasm for the role
• Understanding of national and international AMS/AMR agenda
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship
• Research experience and awareness of current Government, Trust and local policies

Skills

• Excellent analytical/problem‑solving skills for complex medicine use
• Assertive leadership and initiative
• Organising, prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Teamwork
• Good oral and written communication
• Advanced clinical reasoning and judgement
• Organised and methodical approach
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, ability to motivate others
• Managing difficult and ambiguous problems
• Recognising limitations
• Evaluating financial information related to medicines use
• Innovation and innovative use of technologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata.